PROVERBS 1
A bad excuse is better than none.
A bad penny always turns up.
A bad tree does not yield good apples
A bad workman blames his tools
A barking dog seldom bites.
A bird in hand is worth two in a bush.
A black plum is as sweet as a white.
A calm sea does not make a skilled sailor.
A cat has nine lives.
A chain is no stronger than its weakest link.
A friend in need is a friend indeed.
A friend's eye is a good mirror.
A good beginning makes a good end.
A happy heart is better than a full purse.
A man is judged by his deeds, not by his words.
A picture paints a thousand words.
A problem shared is a problem halved.
(Also : A worry shared is a worry halved.)
A rotten apple spoils the barrel.
A swallow does not make the summer.
Actions speak louder than words
All that glitters is not gold.
All in good time.
All is fair in love and war.
All's well that ends well.
All roads lead to Rome
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
Always give an excuse, even if it's a poor one.
An unwanted or disreputable person constantly comes back.
A bad parent does not raise good children.
Blaming the tools for bad workmanship is an excuse for lack of skill.
Someone who constantly makes threats rarely carries them out.
It is better to keep what you have rather than to risk losing it by searching for something better.
People should not be judged by their appearance
A person can't show his competence or ability when no difficulties arise.
1) Cats can survive many accidents because they land on their feet without injury.
2) Nine lives = 3 years to play, 3 years to stray, 3 years to stay.
The strength of a group depends on each individual member.
Someone who helps you when you are in trouble is a real friend.
A real friend will tell you the truth.
If a task is carefully planned, there's a better chance that it will be well done.
Happiness is better than wealth.
A person is judged on what he/she actually does, not on what they say they will do.
A picture is better than a long description.
It is easier to deal with a problem when you discuss it with someone.
A dishonest or immoral person can have a bad influence on a group.
One good event does not mean that everything is alright.
What a person actually does is more important than what they say they will do.
Appearances can be deceptive.
Be patient. Things will happen when the time is right.
Things that are done in love or war can often be excused.
There is a solution to everything even if there are doubts
There are many different ways to reach an objective.
Everybody needs a certain amount of relaxation. It is not good to work all the time.
Eating an apple every day can help to keep you healthy.
A small preventive treatment wards off serious problems.